Housekeeper
Faircape
Southern Suburbs, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 25 July 2025

Job Details

Job Description

The Faircape Group constitutes a group of companies with interests in a number of activities including Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Telecommunications and an ISP, Utility Management and infrastructure installation, Property Management and related activities.

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Housekeeper to join our team at our centrally located Claremont office. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic and well-organized office environment. This includes general and deep cleaning, lifting and moving supplies, running errands, and assisting with heavier manual tasks.


Key Responsibilities

Daily Cleaning Duties:

  • Dusting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming all office and common areas
  • Sanitising workstations, door handles, light switches, and communal surfaces
  • Cleaning kitchens, canteens and replenishing supplies
  • Emptying bins, cleaning fridges and microwaves, sanitising canteen tables


Heavy Lifting & Manual Support:

  • Lifting and carrying cleaning supplies, bottled water, and bulk deliveries
  • Assisting with furniture moves and storage organisation
  • Receiving, unpacking, and storing supplies properly


General Office Support:

  • Running errands, including collecting post from Postnet on certain days
  • Replenishing bird feeders and assisting with ad-hoc cleaning tasks
  • Supporting special cleaning projects and deep cleaning when requested

Scheduled Cleaning Projects (Weekly & Monthly):
  • Window cleaning (internal/external), balcony cleaning, upholstery vacuuming
  • Cabinet sanitising and dusting hard-to-reach areas


Requirements

Education & Experience:

  • Matric (Grade 12) advantageous
    Previous experience in a similar housekeeping or cleaning role


Skills & Attributes:

  • Friendly, dependable, and able to work independently
  • Strong attention to detail and high hygiene standards
  • Knowledge of cleaning appliances and proper use of cleaning agents


Specific Requirements

  • Physically fit and able to lift and carry moderate to heavy items
  • Clear credit record
  • No criminal record
  • Solid and positive references


Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (45-minute lunch break)
Flexible working hours available between 07:00 and 18:00 with manager approval

What We Offer

  • Competitive, market-related salary (based on qualifications and experience)
  • Quarterly performance bonuses (based on individual and company performance)
  • Discounted ISP packages through our telecommunications division
  • Long service leave rewards
  • Modern, centrally located offices near Cavendish Square

Please note:

Your application will only be considered should you complete the following:

1)The one way online interview - the link will automatically be sent once you submit your online application. The interview may be done at your own convenience and will be reviewed by the team.

2)Written references are compulsory and applications submitted without these will not be considered. 

 
Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.